Performance Car Podcast

Evolution of Formula One steering wheels video
Watch how F1 steering wheels have changed over the past 60 years. Today they look like game console controls on steroids, but they evolved from much more humble beginnings.

2016 Toyota Mirai: 12 things you didn’t know
Here’s a dozen things about the hydrogen-fuelled Toyota Mirai that surprised us.

Holden ends Australian V6 production
Final Alloytec has rolled off the Port Melbourne line today

Holden builds last Australian V6 engine
Holden started building its own engines with the 48-215; it has now finished building engines with the Holden VF Commodore

Joey Mawson edges closer to Euro F3 drive
Management and backers chase the budget to slot one of Australia’s upcoming driving talents – Joey Mawson – into a top team.

Ford Territory set for retirement, return to ‘E’s for SUVs
Ford Territory name to be retired – and ruled out for future use – as Ford moves towards an SUV family with names starting with E.

2017 Ford Escape up to $900 cheaper than Kuga
New name, different model line-up and more features characterise the update to Ford’s mid-size SUV.

2017 Volkswagen CC previewed via ‘Arteon’ concept
2017 Geneva Motor Show reveal for the third-generation of the Volkswagen CC four-door coupe for the masses.

BMW M6 GT3 unleash at Bathurst
BMW tests its M6 GT3 unhindered at Mount Panorama

Ex-Colin McRae MG Metro 6R4 for sale
Group B monster owned by Scottish legend could be yours

Skoda Octavia RS230: 7 things you didn’t know
We provide a septet of specifics about the newest and fastest Octavia variant – the Skoda Octavia RS230.

2016 Skoda Octavia RS230 Quick Review
A bit more power, a clever differential and extra features make the Skoda’s Octavia RS230 a fitting flagship.

2017 Mini Cooper S to gain JCW tuning options
A John Cooper Works aftermarket tuning kit provides more stop and go for Cooper S hatches and convertibles.

Hot Tuner 2016: The Contenders
Nine tyre-fryin’ hotties line up

2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T Australian pricing revealed
Half-million dollar Ferrari fastback wagon runs twin-turbo V8 and rear drive

NT’s open speed limit trial officially over
A 130km/h speed limit now applies along stretches of road that once gave drivers the chance to set their own pace

Alfa Romeo Giulia QV 0-295km/h autobahn run
Flat out in the Alfa’s new 375kW super sedan

Sydney motorists slugged in latest fuel price check
A government mandate on ethanol in fuel is forcing NSW drivers to pay more for their fuel, consumer watchdog says.

Hot Tuner 2016 is GO!
Murphy’s Law was in full effect this year, but nothing stops Australia’s premier modified car shootout – welcome to Hot Tuner 2016

Hyundai i20 WRC Passenger ride
Full-throttle through the forest in the ultimate hot hatch

Holden’s future: International cars that may come to Australia
In part three of our look at how Holden is reinventing itself, we look at the cars not yet confirmed for Australia.

2016 Toyota Mirai review
Like an electric car but without the range anxiety, Toyota’s Mirai is one of the new breed of hydrogen fuel cell cars seen as crucial part of an emissions-free future

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 Track Edition to the Bathurst 1000
A spiritual roadtrip on a special weekend in HSV’s most track focused car resulted in some spectacular photography

Australian Matt Campbell to race in Porsche Supercup
It’s a long way from Warwick to Monaco for uber-talented Aussie Matt Campbell’s motor sport career trajectory after he won a lucrative scholarship to race in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.